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TIP #1: Create Physical Space
Discuss and decide on the various areas at home for learning, working, resting and bonding together. For instance, your child could do her HBL at the dining table while you work in the living room.
Set up your respective areas as a family.
TIP #2: Create Digital Space
If you have more than one child at home, sharing devices can be tricky.
Work out a schedule with your children so they can take turns using the device/s.
Not all HBL homework needs to be done digitally. Some of it may require just pen & paper.
TIP #3: Create Rules & Routines
Set ground rules with your child/ward.
For instance:
Exercise responsibility (e.g. follow the timetable, complete homework before TV time)
Be respectful (e.g. don't interrupt when someone else is on a call)
Set boundaries (e.g. what does your child need to seek permission on)
2. Draw up a family timetable.
Mark out the timeslots that each family member is busy and/or going “live” (for lessons or teleconferencing). This allows the family to know when they have to give privacy.
3. Agree on check-in slots.
Agree on structured time (e.g. last 10 min of the hour) for your child to seek your help or advice (e.g. requesting snacks, logging on to devices).
TIP #4: Create a safe space
Encourage your child/ward that she can manage her own learning from home
Listen to her share about any worries or concerns she has
Affirm her efforts to manage her time and work
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